The divorced military queen awakens novel

Chapter 89 What Could He Possibly Be Jealous Of Chapter 89 What Could He Possibly Be Jealous Of After the meal , Laura felt like she'd lost a few years of her life . Julius stood up and said to Quinn , " Let's go . " " Okay ," Quinn responded . After all , they had an agreement . While in Yarburn , once her personal matters were handled , she'd spend the remaining time ensuring his safety .

" Laura , you and Harlan … " Quinn turned to say a few words to her friends , but was suddenly pulled aside by Harlan . " Quinnie , where are you staying ? Let me take you back ," he said . " She's staying with me now . There's no need for you to see her off , Mr. Ingram ." Julius stepped forward and clasped Harlan's wrist . " Mr. Ingram , are you planning to let go or not ? " Harlan's lips tightened into a line as he glared at Julius . " And what if I don't ?

" " Then if your wrist ends up broken , don't blame me ," Julius replied coolly . Harlan let out a cold laugh . " You think you can ? " The atmosphere between the two men immediately grew tense again . " Enough ! " Quinn suddenly yanked her hand free from Harlan's fingers and then pulled Julius ' hand off Harlan's wrist . She looked up and said sternly to Julius , " Don't lay a hand on my friend . Or I won't let it slide . " Then she turned to Harlan .

" Right now , I'm working as Julius ' bodyguard for a while , so I'm staying with him ." Harlan was stunned . " Bodyguard ? Did he threaten you ? " " No ," she said . " But why ? " " I can't say . " Just three words , but enough for Harlan to understand . It has to be a classified mission of some sort . That's why she can't tell me . " Fine , I won't ask . Tomorrow's your parents ' burial . I'll wait for you outside the Bridger's family ancestral hall ," Harlan said . " Sure , " Quinn agreed .

Just as she was about to turn and leave with Julius , Harlan suddenly rushed up and hugged her from behind . " What is it ? " Quinn was startled . C 1/3 09:19 Tue , 8 ül Yaa Chapter 89 What Could He Possibly Be Jealous Of " I just realized you're still the same . You'll always protect the people you care about , Harlan murmured Watching her stand up to Julius for him just now had brought back a memory .

When he was younger siek with a high fever , barely conscious , she carried him through blocked snowy roads . " Don't worry , we'll be at the hospital soon . I won't let anything happen to you ! " she reassured him , speaking as she ran . Her hair was drenched in sweat . At that time , he was in a daze . The weather was freezing , yet his heart felt warm , as if something was gushing from within . Sometimes , it would only take a second to fall for someone .

And now , Harlan's lips moved softly , but his voice was firm . " Quinnie , if you're ever in trouble , I'll go to the end of the world to help you . " If Julius turned out to be her trouble , even if he was the head of the Whitethorn family , Harlan would do whatever it took to take him down . " I'm not in any trouble . Don't worry , " Quinn said , ruffling his hair . " Okay , I've got to go ! " Only then did Harlan reluctantly let go of her .

Laura , standing off to the side , glanced at Julius and saw him staring intently at Harlan and Quinn . Those deep eyes of his were filled with jealousy . Jealousy ? Laura was shocked by the thought that flashed across her mind . A man like Julius Whitethorn , privileged , powerful , and favored by everyone , what could he possibly be jealous of ? I must've imagined it ! Quinn and Julius returned to the mansion together .

Just as she was about to head back to her room , Julius suddenly asked , " If I really had broken Harlan's wrist today , what would you have done ? " She paused slightly before responding , " I won't give you the chance to do that . " " I said if . " " There won't be an if , " she said again . " I won't let you hurt Harlan like that . " His lashes trembled slightly as he stared at her . " You protect him so fiercely … ju oecause he used to be your comrade ? " " Isn't that reason enough ?

" Quinn said matter - of - factly . " But you've both left the military ! " he argued . " You and Harlan both ! " 2/3 83 % Chapter 89 What Could He Possibly Be Jealous Of +5 Free Coins " Even so , he's still my comrade ! " Quinn insisted . " If one day we're both in danger , he's someone I can count on with my life . " His gaze flickered . " And what about me ? " " What ? " Quinn was momentarily caught off guard . " If one day you're in danger , can't I be the one you count on ? " he asked .